Books in Order: Journey through the Literary World of Deborah Harkness
About the Author: The Scholar Extraordinaire
Known for her remarkable contributions to horror and thriller fiction genres, Deborah Harkness is more than just an American novelist. A storyteller, historian of science, and an academic, she brings her passion for history and storytelling into writing her enchanting books.
Presently working as a history professor at the University of Southern California, Deborah is not just a writer of magic; she is also a seeker of it. During the research for her first novel, she discovered an ancient, long-lost book of spells, the Book of Soyga, cementing her reputation as a bibliophile and archaeologist of the written word.
Debut and Masterpieces
Deborah Harkness made her resounding debut as a published fiction author in 2011 with A Discovery of Witches, preceding which she had authored two non-fiction history books. Embodying a unique blend of history, suspense, and magic, her debut novel marked a turning point in her career.
Unique Writing Style
Famed for her intricately woven narratives, Harkness’s writing style is a confluence of her historical knowledge and her imaginative prowess. Her books sparkle with the richness of historical accuracy while being spiced up with elements of fantasy. This seamless blend of reality with the supernatural is what keeps her readers spellbound.
Moreover, her ability to develop absorbing characters and her knack for well-paced storytelling compound the charm of her books, thereby further enriching her unique writing style.
Books in Order: Navigating Through Harkness’s Literary Landscape
As we journey through Deborah Harkness’s literary world, here is a list of the author’s books in order of their original release:
Publication Order of All Souls Trilogy Books
| A Discovery of Witches | (2011) |    |
| Shadow of Night | (2012) | |
| The Book of Life | (2014) | |
| Time’s Convert | (2018) | |
| The Black Bird Oracle | (2024) | |